All that first-round draft buzz surrounding DJ McKinney heading into the 2025 campaign fizzled into disappointment—a fate that ultimately aligned perfectly with Colorado's defensive woes as a whole.
In a pivotal career decision, DJ opted to test the waters in the NCAA transfer portal rather than taking the leap into the NFL Draft, knowing his stock was trending downwards.
McKinney joins Notre Dame, a team that narrowly missed the College Football Playoffs.
BREAKING: Colorado transfer CB DJ McKinney has signed with Notre Dame, @PeteNakos reportsu2618ufe0fhttps://t.co/54LydXLib3 pic.twitter.com/ofQkdKq74P
— Transfer Portal (@TransferPortal) January 9, 2026
Colorado fans alike mention they kept the wrong cornerback as Colton Hood shined at Tennessee, generating first-round draft buzz himself.